Since the day Hoda Kotb welcomed her daughter, Haley Joy, into the world, life has been on an incredible upward swing. On January 2, when Hoda officially stepped into her co-anchor role on the Today show, she couldn’t have been more thrilled. “Everything keeps getting better,” she said, and trust me, she wasn’t exaggerating.
Let me paint you a picture: After adopting her adorable daughter Haley Joy in February of the previous year, Hoda not only secured one of the most coveted jobs in television but also deepened her commitment to her four-year partner, Joel Schiffman. And if that’s not enough, whispers of a possible marriage are floating around. “Hoda can’t stop pinching herself,” an insider told Closer Weekly. It’s like everything she’s ever wanted is finally falling into place.
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Joel Schiffman: The Man Behind Hoda’s Happiest Days
For Hoda, life hasn’t always been this rosy. After her divorce from former tennis coach Burzis Kanga in 2007, she was cautious about love. But Joel Schiffman came into her life and changed everything. When asked about the possibility of marriage, Hoda playfully admitted, “Maybe, we might.” Now living together in NYC, Hoda, 53, and Joel, 59, have built a life that’s as solid as it is joyful.
When Hoda first broached the subject of adopting a baby with Joel, she gave him all the time he needed to think it over. But Joel’s response was immediate. “He looked at me and said, ‘I don’t need a day,’” Hoda recalled. “And I knew I’d chosen the right man.” That moment solidified their bond, proving that Joel was not just a partner but a true soulmate.
Haley Joy: The Little Girl Who Completed Their World
Joel has been a rock for Hoda and Haley from the very beginning. “He’s been there every step of the way,” an insider shared. Hoda has often said, “I would take my worst day since Haley over my favorite day before.” But with a wedding on the horizon, life could get even sweeter.
“Hoda and Joel talk about having a low-key ceremony in Nantucket, where they love spending time,” the insider revealed. And don’t worry, her closest Today friends will be there to celebrate the special day. “Of course Kathie Lee [Gifford], Savannah [Guthrie], and her Today family would attend,” a source told Life & Style.
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A New Chapter: Love and Life Lessons
In a past interview, Hoda opened up about falling in love with Joel. “Joel is the right person for me. I feel like he’s the last one,” she gushed. “He showed me that anything is possible. There’s something magical about finding love later in life. You meet someone, and you think, ‘Wow, I didn’t know I could feel like this at my age.’”
We couldn’t be happier for Hoda. As the source told Closer, “She says life couldn’t get any better than it is right now, but she’s going to try.” Whether it’s through her work, her family, or her upcoming nuptials, Hoda continues to inspire us all.
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